Jacob John Caldwell
Hollywood,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PERFORMER / PRODUCTION
Freelance
Hollywood, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained current feature credits across a wide variety of projects on IMDb: imdb.com/jacobjohncaldwell.
- Worked as a Carpenter and Set Dresser for DropoutTV's Art Department from August 2024 to the present day.
- Assisted as PA on Indie's for senior Art Department personnel, including lunch orders and prop pickups.
- Co-Producer for the indie film CATnip, crowdfunding $67K, with a film premiere in December 2025.
- Operated cargo vans and 17-foot cube trucks, adhering to all protocols from various third-party companies.
Performing Arts Director
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Established and directed the Performing Arts Program at Vista School, overseeing all arts-based operations.
- Served as a credentialed instructor for Los Angeles' at-risk youth, ages 8-22, at the Glorya Kaufman PAC.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored staff in compliance standards and best practices for crisis management.
- Evaluated program efficacy via showcases, class visits, and LAUSD parent-clinician reporting mechanisms.
- Coordinated meetings with department heads to assess progress on IEPs and strategic program objectives.
Founder & Artistic Director
All House Dance Collective
North Hollywood, CA
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Founded All House Dance Collective, a registered California Unincorporated Nonprofit Association.
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing content creation for social media and financial management.
- Organized in-person and virtual events, including a 2-day arts festival showcasing 40 international artists.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to develop talent among dancers in our surrounding community.
- Conducted feedback sessions to improve collective team dynamics and performance quality for donors.
Professional Social Dance Instructor & Specialist
Arthur Murray Dance Center Glendale-Montrose
Montrose, CA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Award-winning competitor and instructor who hosted eight competitions, two balls, and two galas for AMI.
- Adapted teaching methods for 30+ dance styles, catering to the clients' needs, ranging from ages 17 to 86.
- Achieved total sales of $433,619 by selling 458 individual dance programs that were priced $600 to $18,000.
- Fueled significant growth, with $355,451 in program sales, and a 212% increase in the New Student Sector.
- Orchestrated special events like dance vacations, recitals, and showcases to enhance students' work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business-Management Economics; Marketing & Advertisement Concentration
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts; Performance & Production Concentration
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz08.2018
Certification
- Crisis Management: Trained in both Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) and Risking Connections. (Oct 2023)
- Dance Instruction: Associate Bronze Social Dance & Dance Instructor Certificates. (Apr 2019, Sep 2018)
- Education: California Basic Education Skills Credential (CBEST - Teacher's Cert). (Jan 2022)
- Emergency Response: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified. (Oct 2023)
Timeline
PERFORMER / PRODUCTION
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
Performing Arts Director
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
09.2021 - 10.2023
Founder & Artistic Director
All House Dance Collective
10.2020 - 01.2023
Professional Social Dance Instructor & Specialist
Arthur Murray Dance Center Glendale-Montrose
09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business-Management Economics; Marketing & Advertisement Concentration
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts; Performance & Production Concentration
University of California, Santa Cruz